"Fort Washita Link to Pioneer Days" Daily Ardmoreite, Aug. 21, 1962, by Jan Morgan. (first in a series) Story of the fort located on State Highway 2199, east of Madill. Brief history of the fort used to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the raids of the Plains Indians, use as stopover point for travelers going west, and role played in the Civil War is included in the article. Restoration efforts are told by Harold Weichbrodt, Ardmore, member of the Okla. Historical Society's restoration committee. Photos of area are included.
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"Fort Washita Link to Pioneer Days" Daily Ardmoreite, Aug. 21, 1962, by Jan Morgan. (first in a series) Story of the fort located on State Highway 2199, east of Madill. Brief history of the fort used to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the raids of the Plains Indians, use as stopover point for travelers going west, and role played in the Civil War is included in the article. Restoration efforts are told by Harold Weichbrodt, Ardmore, member of the Okla. Historical Society's restoration committee. Photos of area are included.
